My DIY Basement Renovation Project

My DIY Basement Renovation Project

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Originally Posted by Trucon01

What made you double plate the top during framing?

Originally it was because I was going to lower the ceiling off the joists. See Pic #1 in the Framing post. But as I moved on with the build, I decided to not drop the ceiling and at that point I double top plated the majority of the walls so I continued on for the most part as I finished.

If I would of not had the double top plate, then I wouldn't of had a nailer board for the drywall hung on the walls at top.

My DIY Basement Renovation Project

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Originally Posted by mae-ling

Make the handrail removable to get furniture in and out later.

That is my plan for sure. Might even consider no handrail/banister on the open side of the steps going down. Just the standard hand rail on the closed in side. Trim the open side out with oak or something...

My DIY Basement Renovation Project

Well...finally have all the mudding and sanding done! Yeah!

Next on my list to do...texture the ceiling. Want to match whats in the rest of the house. Here is a pic of the upstairs.

I am thinking it is Stomped Knockdown but yet in areas it almost looks like it was applied maybe with a roller and then knocked down. Never did it before so this will be interesting. Thinking I may try a roll on method and then go back over with a knock down knife. Anyone have suggestions?

My DIY Basement Renovation Project

Looks good! I plan on the same proj but my basement is "finished", if that's what you want to call it. The prev owner studded walls and threw up tongue and groove paneling w/ no insulation whatsoever. The electric is spliced everywhere and I think there's some asbestos pipe ins. Fun times!!!! Just can't throw paint on this and call it done. Gotta redo!

My DIY Basement Renovation Project

UPDATE: 6/19/2013

Well, it's been awhile since I last posted. Since then, I have worked off and on with the basement. To date, finished the mudding/sanding, got 2 coats on walls and ceilings, installed sconce lights and recessed light trim, painted doors, purchased and painted baseboard, installed door trim, carpet installed, and finally, started to clean up some wires and installed the surround speakers last night.